The cybersecurity landscape has seen a notable shift in recent years, transitioning from ransomware as the primary threat to the rise of data exfiltration as a significant concern for organizations. Initially, attackers exploited vulnerabilities in various systems, reaping the rewards of cryptocurrencies while victims remained unprepared to defend against intrusions.…
Recent investigations have uncovered the involvement of former Conti cybercrime group members in multiple campaigns targeting Ukraine from April through August 2022. According to Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), these cyber operations reflect a strategic continuation of prior attacks against the Eastern European nation amidst the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict. The…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Develops AI Simulations to Combat Cyber Threats Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • September 19, 2025 Irregular’s CTO Omer Nevo and CEO Dan Lahav (Image: Irregular) Irregular, an AI security lab, has secured $80 million in funding to create test environments…
UK Teenager Charged in Connection with Major Ransomware Attacks Against US Firms Federal prosecutors in the United States have filed charges against a 19-year-old individual from the UK, Thalha Jubair, for conspiracy to commit computer fraud and other related offenses. The charges stem from a series of sophisticated cyber intrusions…
Property Business Australia Targeted in Kairos Ransomware Breach The Sydney-based real estate agency, The Property Business Australia, has reportedly fallen victim to a breach attributed to the Kairos ransomware group, which claims to have stolen sensitive data belonging to both agents and tenants. This incident highlights the increasing threats faced…
The Hive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has executed attacks against more than 1,300 organizations globally, amassing illicit earnings of around $100 million by November 2022. This malicious enterprise has demonstrated an extensive reach, impacting a variety of sectors, most notably healthcare and public health, as well as government facilities and critical…
Medibank Confirms Data Breach After Ransom Demand Rejection On Thursday, Medibank publicly acknowledged another data leak from its systems by cybercriminals, following the company’s decision not to comply with a ransom demand. This breach has resulted in a fresh dump of sensitive data appearing on the dark web, an alarming…
A leading U.S. senator has requested that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launch an inquiry into Microsoft, citing what he has termed “gross cybersecurity negligence.” This call to action stems from concerns regarding the company’s continued reliance on the outdated RC4 encryption method, which is set as the default in…
Ransomware Attack Strikes Highlands Oncology, Compromising Over 113,000 Patient Records Highlands Oncology, a healthcare provider based in the United States, has recently fallen victim to a significant ransomware attack that has compromised the personal information of more than 113,000 patients. This incident raises urgent concerns regarding the security of sensitive…
